Thyroid Ablation: Past, Present, and Future

Abstract

commissur-otomy (PTMC) with 88% ef fi cacy under the above-de fi ned parameters. 3 Patients with severe tumor burden may also receive palliative RFA. 3 Data shows a major complication rate of 1.4% predominantly due to voice changes. 3,8 The minor complications reported are pain, skin burns, and vasovagal reactions. 8